Twelve-year-old twins. A working wildlife rescue. And a lot more going on than anyone at Ridgewood realizes. Follow Ginny, Gino, and their friends through four books of mystery, friendship, and animals in need of rescuing — from middle-grade author Zae Spero.
Where the animals are wild, the kids are dedicated, and no two days are ever the same.
Nestled among woods and farmland, Ridgewood Wildlife Sanctuary is a haven for injured wildlife — and the people who care for them. Run by a growing, passionate team, the sanctuary responds to everything from roadside rescues and orphaned babies to serious injuries and complex cases requiring real veterinary procedures and interventions. Alongside the rotating cases are the animals who never left — permanent residents with lasting conditions who now call Ridgewood home.
Some animals are shy. Some are stubborn. A few have been through more than most can imagine — just like the kids who care for them. And all of them matter at Ridgewood Wildlife Sanctuary, a welcoming facility where the animals aren't the only ones who are growing and healing.
In the Ginny & Gino's Wildlife Sanctuary series, fraternal twins Ginny and Gino are just the beginning. The books are told from the perspective of a rotating cast of characters, each offering a fresh lens on the sanctuary's daily challenges, quiet moments, and bursts of unexpected adventure. From bottle-feeding a fawn to restraining a raptor or watching over an ailing opossum, the kids of Ridgewood aren't just helping animals — they're learning what it means to truly care.
Blending adventure, humor, veterinary science, and empathy, this heartwarming middle grade series celebrates what happens when curiosity meets responsibility — and when young people are empowered to protect and extend kindness to the world around them. With a diverse cast of characters, resident domestic animals, and a vulnerable but beloved group of unreleasable wildlife, each story offers a window into the real work of animal rescue and rehabilitation.
Perfect for animal lovers, aspiring vets, the eco-conscious, and science-minded readers who believe even small acts of care can lead to big change.
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In the quiet after the storm, Victor finds an injured doe in the woods behind the sanctuary — one who won't run, even when he gets close. Something is wrong with her, and the closer Victor looks, the more he realizes some instincts can't be trusted, and some can't be explained. As he works to help her heal, Victor starts to wonder whether the same might be true for people, and whether trusting someone new might be exactly the kind of risk worth taking.
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